ProForm HGBE8991.1 manual

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    QUESTIONS? As a manufacturer , we are com- mitted to providing complete customer satisfaction. If you have questions, or if a part is damaged or missing, PLEAS E CONT ACT OUR CUST OMER SER VICE DEP ARTMENT DIRECT- LY. CALL T OLL-FREE: 1-888-553-1333 Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m.–6 p.m. MST ON THE WEB: www .proformservice.com Model No. HGBE8991.1 Serial No.[...]

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    2 W ARNING DECAL PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 B EFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    3 1. Read all instructions in this manual and al l warnings on the weight bench before using the weight bench. Use the weight bench only as described in this manual. 2. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the weight bench are ade- quately informed of all precautions. 3. The weight bench is intended for home use only . [...]

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    4 Thank you for selecting the versatile EXECUTIVE BY PROFORM ® weight bench. The weight bench is designed to help you develop the major muscle groups of the upper body . Whether your goal is a shapely fig- u re, an increase in muscle size and strength, or a healthier cardiovascular system, the weight bench will help you achieve the specific result[...]

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    M10 Nylon Locknut (20) M6 W asher (23) M10 x 44mm Bolt (15) M10 x 231mm Hex Bolt (14) M10 x 64mm Carriage Bolt (16) M6 x 63mm Screw (19) M6 x 38mm Screw (21) M6 x 16mm Screw (17) M10 x 46mm Button Bolt (18) M10 W asher (22) P ART IDENTIFICA TION CHART 5 This chart is provided to help you identify the small parts used in assembly . The number in par[...]

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    6 1. Before beginning, make sure that you under- stand the information in the box above. Note: Some parts described in the assembly steps may be pre-assembled. Press a 50mm Square Inner Cap (10) into each end of the Rear Stabilizer (1). Attach the Rear Stabilizer (1) to the indicated end of the Bench Frame (2) with two M10 x 64mm Carriage Bolts (16[...]

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    7 3. Press a 50mm Thick Square Inner Cap (1 1) into each end of the Seat Frame (4). Orient the Seat (7) as shown. Attach the Seat to t he Seat Frame (4) with two M6 x 16mm Screws (17), an M6 x 63mm Screw (19), and an M6 W asher (23). 3 11 Wide End 11 7 4 17 19 23 4. Press two 1” Square Inner Caps (12) into each Backrest Frame (6). Orient the Back[...]

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    8 6. Refer to the inset drawing. Pull out the indicat- ed Adjustment Knob (9) as far as possible. T ip t he Seat (7) toward the Knob, and insert the Seat Frame (4) between the two tubes of the Bench F rame (2) as shown. M ake sure that the pin on the Seat Frame is under the right tube. Next, slide the Seat Frame forward until the indicated hole is [...]

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    9 5 9 Adjustment Holes 8 ADJUSTMENTS 9 7 ADJUSTING THE SEA T T o adjust the Seat (7), pull out the front Adjustment Knob (9) as far as possible. Move the Seat to the desired position, and then release the Adjustment Knob so that it engages one of the adjustment holes in the Seat Frame. The weight bench is designed to be used with the weight rack (H[...]

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    10 STORING THE WEIGHT BENCH T o store the weight bench, place the Wheels (13) in the base bracket on the weight rack included with the H IDDEN GROVE furniture. Lift the Rear Stabilizer (1) so that it rests between the uprights. 1 13 Base Bracket Uprights[...]

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    1 1 EXERCISE GUIDELINES THE FOUR BASIC TYPES OF WORKOUTS Muscle Building T o increase the size and strength of your muscles, push them close to their maximum capacity . Y our mus- cles will continually adapt and grow as you progres- sively increase the intensity of your exercise. Y ou can adjust the intensity level of an individual exercise in two [...]

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    12 • Rest for one minute after each set for a toning work- out. • Rest for 30 seconds after each set for a weight loss workout. P lan to spend the first couple of weeks familiarizing yourself with the equipment and learning the proper form for each exercise. COOLING DOWN End each workout with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching. Include stretches for[...]

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    13 MONDA Y D ate: / / EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS EXERCISE WEIGHT SETS REPS AEROBIC EXERCISE AEROBIC EXERCISE TUESDA Y Date: / / WEDNESDA Y Date: / / THURSDA Y Date: / / FRIDA Y Date: / / Make photocopies of this page for scheduling and recording your workouts.[...]

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    14 Note: “#” indicates a non-illustrated part. Specifications are subject to change without notice. See the back cover of this manual for information about ordering replacement parts. Key No. Qty . Description Key No. Qty . Description P ART LIST—Model No. HGBE8991.1 R0305A 1 1 Rear Stabilizer 2 1 Bench Frame 3 1 Front Stabilizer 4 1 Seat Fra[...]

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 21 21 21 14 20 20 16 17 18 16 18 20 20 20 20 20 19 13 13 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 15 15 EXPLODED DRA WING—Model No. HGBE8991.1 R0305A[...]

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    T o order replacement parts, see the front cover of this manual. T o help us assist you, please be prepared to give the following information when calling: • The MODEL NUMBER of the product (HGBE8991.1) • The NAME of the product (EXECUTIVE BY PROFORM weight bench) • The SERIAL NUMBER of the product (see the front cover of this manual) • The[...]